Cardboard "in the box" tutorial

Been wanting to try the "in the box" photos but don't have space for a large white wooden box? Then grab a cardboard box, a tripod and some willing people ( most likely children) and snap away.
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This tutorial will show you how to do a basic edit and export from Lightroom into Photoshop. And then how to resize your images and start building your collage.

Important things to note ( that I didn't in the video):
- using a Tripod of some type is a MUST
- camera settings are best if you use something like f8
- focus in the Middle of your box and then change to manual focus ( set it and forget it)
- make sure your box is straight and the center of your camera is lined up to the center of your box
- it is best to keep the box sides tucked away unless you are using it as part of the photoshoot ( either all the way in or not at all, when they are partially closed/open it throws off the perspective)
- if you are having dangling legs you will need to be on a base of some type and be mindful that your legs will flow into the image below so make sure to capture some images where your subject is laying down or up against the wall
- Lighting for these can be so many different things, I have seen outside light, natural indoor light, continuous lighting and strobe/flash.

Majority of this type of project is trial and error. Each cardboard box is different in size, which is where the fun comes in, as each collage is completely custom.
If you have ANY issues, please feel free to ask below or join the group posted above for some great advice, inspiration and tutorials!